Marriage is so many things. Commitment. Love. Growth, family, friendship. I’ve pondered my marriage and marriage in general quite a lot, as of late. I’ve decided [completely on my own] the ultimate test of marriage is asking oneself this question: Knowing everything I know today, would I go back and marry this person again? Gosh, … More would you?
Over a year ago, my daughter and I watched a television program called Motor City Rising. As you might have assessed from the show title, it was about revitalization in Detroit. We were especially interested in a non-profit featured on the program, Humble Design. As I watched the segments of the program that specifically … More if I could
Happy Friday! I am ecstatic our family is going camping today! October is a lovely month here in Kentucky. The forecast is great. I’m working a half day. Then we’re off. To Indiana. Which I’m confident is also lovely in October. Here’s a list of the 26 Best Places to Pitch a Tent in the … More Flapjack Friday Faves [10.11]
I recently completed a book, The Cuckoo’s Calling. Reading it took me longer than I’d originally expected and the book ended up being overdue at the library. When I finished it, I promptly returned it, with the plan of searching for something new to read there in the library. Lately, most of my reading has … More non-fiction
Happy Friday. I hope you’re looking forward to a lovely weekend. It’s supposed to rain here. But my first born is coming home from college for a visit so all is well. Here’s a few quotes/sayings/thoughtful expressions in word form for your perusal. Rand Paul to the Lexington Herald Leader, my local paper: And this … More Flapjack Friday Faves [10.04]
For oh so long I thought priorities were fairly simple. Kind of like the Marines: God/Core/Country. So, for a person such as myself: God/Husband/Kids/Etc. Yet I realize now it’s not that easy. Or maybe it’s extremely easy and I’ve tried to put way too much into it. In particular, I’m finding priorities regarding my husband … More prioritizing one’s priorities
Yesterday morning I said something stupid to my husband. Something I apologized for before he left for work. Yet I realize though an apology is accepted, the thought has been vocalized. Feelings have been exposed. Grace, she comes with a heavy load Memories, they can’t be erased Like a pill I swallow, he makes me … More said something stupid
Sundays today are very different than the Sundays of the past. When your husband is a pastor, as mine was for quite a few years of our marriage, Sundays are shared days. It’s an understood. For a pastor, Sunday is the biggest day of the week. For church members, Sunday is the day when they … More written on a Sunday
Happy Friday! I’m so glad this week is over. I’m so glad this week is over. I’m so glad this week is over…….. [yes, I’m really glad this week is FINALLY over!] I’ve decided to dedicate today’s FFFs to the high school soccer mom. If I was being uber specific, I’d say the junior varsity … More Flapjack Friday Faves [09.20]
bucket list goals things to do The names sound trite and I don’t like them. The best label I’ve come up with so far is “life list”. Or maybe I should call it “the growing old together without getting bored list.” Let me explain. After a fairly intense conversation with my husband, I’ve come to … More the list
